22-Year-Old MN Man Died of Exposure to Cold After Drinking: Patch PM

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22-Year-Old MN Man Died of Exposure to Cold After Drinking

A 22-year-old St. Cloud man who went missing in December died in the cold after a night of drinking, a medical examiner reported.

14 Vehicles with Keys in Ignition Stolen in 48 Hours: Police

Minneapolis police say in the past 48 hours, they have responded to 14 stolen vehicle reports where the vehicle was left running.

2016 State Traffic Deaths Expected to Top Previous Year

As data is evaluated, the Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety is projecting a final number of 412 state road fatalities in 2016.

Minnesota Pedestrian Deaths Spike in 2016

This year saw the highest number of pedestrian deaths since 1991 and a 50 percent increase in fatalities in the past five years.

Watch: P.J. Fleck Addresses Media as Gophers Football Coach

P.J. Fleck arrived in the Twin Cities Friday as head coach of the Minnesota Gophers football team.

Minnesota Weather: Arctic Air in the Metro through Saturday

Dry, bitter cold weather will remain in the state through Saturday, with a slight warmup Sunday.

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Patch Weekend Movie Guide: 'Hidden Figures,' 'A Monster Calls' and More

• Historic heroines and talking tree monsters make it a family movie kind of weekend. Take your pick — but don't forget the tissues.

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